LEPA Officials Warn of Losing Federal Funds to Police Projects
LEPA and state officials warn that without Senate Finance action the LEPA budget will be tabled and about 6 million dollars in federal matching funds for law enforcement projects may be lost. Bo Davis blames not lawmakers but the budgeting committee for the potential shortfall.
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Alabama Law Enforcement/Planning Agency
Bob Harris
LEPA
Robert
Bo) Davis
Senate Finance and Taxation Committee
Sen
Harris
Mr. Davis
Senate
Sen. Harris
Decatur Daily AP Report Highlights National Events
A Decatur Daily AP report notes broad national events with client references to the New York Times News Service and Congressional Quarterly. The brief mentions how wire service collaboration informs coverage for readers.
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Associated Press
New York Times News Service
Congressional Quarterly
Lawmakers urged to detail LEPA plans for funding
The editorial calls on Sen Davis to present a year ahead plan with LEPA project specifics and justify value to secure matching funds. It argues Morgan and Limestone counties may reconsider his reelection if he withholds details. The piece also reminds 18-year-olds to register with the Selective Service System and warns of possible penalties for noncompliance.
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Davis
Morgan
Limestone Counties
Sen
Harris
Sen. Harris
Senate
Alabama Law Enforcement Planning Agency
There is no limit to the good a man can date up
Quotations attributed to Judson Branch about a man’s actions and credit, suggesting unlimited benefit from good deeds when the recipient cares not for praise. The line reflects a moral stance on virtue and recognition.
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Judson Branch
Yes Vote Expressed For June 19 School Referendum
In Decatur Alabama on June 12 1973 a reader endorses a yes vote in the June 19 school referendum. The writer urges supporters of good schools and fair pupil teacher ratios to vote next Tuesday and notes a yes would show practicality despite not agreeing with all government actions.
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Decatur
Ala
Decatur Daily
Decatur-Morgan
North
Alabama
P.T.A
Alfred R. Matthews
Public Lottery Debate and School Finance Call to Action
A letter urges a yes vote on a June 19 measure while arguing state lotteries violate Christian principles and noting their limited revenue. It discusses tax levels, federal and state school funding, and urges Morgan County residents to register for Selective Service and support local education with a temporary sales tax.
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T.O
Paul
God
Christ Jesus
Conventions Bring Awards and Arts to Decatur
The Alabama Press Photographers Association will hold its first annual awards competition in Decatur with seminars and public displays. Photographers and families will enjoy Point Mallard Park facilities as the city gains convention recognition and economic benefits.
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Alabama Press Photographers Association
Point Mallard Park
Decatur
Alabama House Backs Wild Turkey as State Game Bird
The Alabama House passed a bill recognizing the wild turkey as the official state game bird after debate led by sponsor Phil Smith of Talladega. Rep. Pete Turnham of Auburn argued War Eagle mascot should be official, while another member urged naming Wild Turkey as the state drink.
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Montgomery
Ala
Phil Smith
Talladega
Pete Turnham
Auburn
No Turning Back Dear Citizens Letter in Decatur
A June 15 1973 message from Athelyne Banks urges Decatur citizens to vote Yes on June 19 urging investment in education security and opportunities for youths. The piece frames spending as yielding returns and asks residents to count on support for an educational program.
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Decatur
Alabama
Disobey Law Allegations Reach White House Aid
Washington dispatch reports Frank Carlucci ordered the SBA to ignore disaster law, with Tom Kleppe confirming he was told not to implement relief measures. The exchange cites pressure from White House officials and other high level aides, while ITT and labor mentions appear in separate briefs.
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Jack Anderson
Washington
White House
Frank Carlucci
Small Business Administration
Tom Kleppe
Jim Hanley
D-N. Y
Kleppe
Carlucci
Health, Education and Welfare
SBA
John Ehrlichman
Agriculture
Earl Butz
Senate
ITT
Democrats Weigh 1974 Policy Conference Charter Struggles
Democratic leaders confront a high-stakes fight over the party charter and conference structure set for 1974. Plans split between reformers seeking broader change and conservatives aiming for a tight, low-profile session. Delegates could range from about 650 to 2,600 depending on district selections.
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Donald Smith
Congressional Quarterly
Washington
Democratic Party
Democratic National Committee
Ben Wattenberg
Coalition
Congress
McGovern
North Carolina
Terry Sanford
Democratic Charter Commission
Fort Collins
Colo
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Yours Truly, Athelyne Banks
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David Maxwell
Department of Housing and Urban Development
Maxwell
TICOR
HUD
Meany
Organized Labor
Nixon
Afl-Cio
George Meany
Naples
Italy
Daniel L. Horowitz
State Department
John Rooney
Horowitz
Labor Movement
Kalmbach
Herbert Kalmbach
Watergate
Martha Mitchell
Newport Beach
Calif
Newporter Inn
John Mitchell
Martha
United Feature Syndicate, Inc
Tennessee Valley Printing Co., Inc
P.O. Box
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National Committee
Robert Strauss
Advisory Planning Committee
Utah
Wayne Black
Charter Commission
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Strauss
Chicago
Maine
Nancy Chandler
Congressional Quarterly Inc
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